A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3824009 Details
Epoch: 177 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3825914 epoch_slot_no: 2714 block_no: 3823832 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2039 time: 2020-02-26 12:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd0bcc97f36d66ad8140271c71f20d0b4d164cbde54b451c3c73ae59a1ccc7d3Block Operator
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